Maldives has won the most number of awards at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2017, with 18 awards.
The Gala and Award of SATA 2017 was held at the Equator Village in Addu City this Saturday night.
Over 450 international hospitality brands operating in Maldives, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal and Bhutan competed for awards in 34 categories in 10 segments.
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The award ceremony of SATA 2017 has ended with Maldives winning the most number of awards.
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Visitor's Choice: Nepal wins Leading Adventure Destination
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Visitor's Choice: Sri Lanka wins Leading Spa Destination
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Visitor's Choice: Maldives wins Leading Beach Destination
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Visitor's Choice: Maldives wins Leading Diving Destination
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Visitor's Choice: India wins Leading MICE Destination
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Visitor's Choice: India wins Leading Heritage
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Vistor's Choice: Maldives wins Leading Honeymoon Destination
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Vistor's Choice: Velana International Airport's Lily Lounge has been chosen Leading Airport Lounge
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Visitor's Choice: SriLankan's Business Class has been chosen Leading Airline Class
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Visitor's Choice: Spice Jet has been chosen Leading Low-Cost Carrier.
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Visitor's Choice: SriLankan chosen Leading Airline
National airline of Sri Lanka, SriLankan has been chosen the Leading International Airline.
A special award was also given to Himalaya Airline - Leading New International Airline - by the management of SATA.
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Adaaran Resorts has won the award for Leading Marketed Hotel/Resort Brand in South Asia.
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Summer Island has won Leading Beach Hotel/Resort in Maldives and Leading Beach Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
The Leela Raviz Kovalam won the award for Leading Beach Hotel/Resort in South India.
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Cocoon Maldives has been declared Leading Designer Hotel/Resort in Maldives and Leading Designer Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Vivanta by Taj - Whitefield won the award for Leading Designer Hotel/Resort in South India.
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Jumeirah Vittaveli has been declared Leading Romantic Hotel/Resort in Maldives and Leading Romantic Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Poettree Sarovar Portico in Thekkady won the award for Leading Romantic Hotel/Resort in South India.
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Soneva Jani has won awards for Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort in Maldives and Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Taj West End in Bangalore won the award for Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort in South India, and Barahi Jungle Lodge won the award for Leading Luxury Hotel/Resort in Nepal.
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Sun Island Resort has been declared Leading Family Hotel/Resort in Maldives and Leading Family Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Tashi Namgay Resort won the award for Leading Family Hotel/Resort in Bhutan and Fragrant Nature Kochi won the award for Leading Family Hotel/Resort in South India.
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Adaaran Select Meedhuparu in Maldives has won the award for Leading Dive Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
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Reveries Diving Village has been declared Leading Guesthouse/Tourist Inn in Maldives and Leading Guesthouse/Tourist Inn in South Asia.
Harvest Fresh Farm Stay won the award for Leading Guesthouse/Tourist Inn in South India.
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Amilla Fushi has been declared Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort in Maldives and Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Hotel Mulburry won the award for Leading Boutique Hotel/Resort in Nepal.
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Dive Oceanus from Maldives has won the award for Leading Dive Center in South Asia.
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Voyages Maldives has been declared Leading Travel Agent in Maldives and Leading Travel Agent in South Asia.
Findmyfare won the award for Leading Travel Agent in Sri Lanka, and Gateway Malabar Holidays won the award for Leading Travel Agent in South India.
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ScubaSpa Yang in Maldives has won the award for Leading Liveaboard in South Asia.
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Voyages Maldives has been declared Leading Liveaboard Brand in South Asia.
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Ace Aviation Services has won the award for Leading GSA Service Provider in South Asia.
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Voyages Maldives has been declared Leading PSA Service Provider in South Asia.
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Royal Palms Beach Hotel in Kalutara has been awarded for Leading CSR Program in Sri Lanka and Leading CSR Program in South Asia.
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu was awarded for Leading CSR Program in Maldives, and Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel & Spa was awarded for Leading CSR Program in South India.
Royal Palms Beach Hotel in Kalutara accepts awards for Leading CSR Program in Sri Lanka and Leading CSR Program in South Asia at SATA 2017 on October 28, 2017. (Photo/Digital Studio)
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National airline of Maldives, Maldivian has been declared Leading Domestic Tourist Transport Provider of South Asia.
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Taj West End in Bangalore has been declared Leading City Hotel in South India and Leading City Hotel in South Asia.
Hotel Mulburry won the award for Leading City Hotel in Nepal.
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The Ibnii Coorg won the award for Leading Eco Hotel/Resort in South India, and Barahi Jungle Lodge won the award for Leading Eco Hotel/Resort in Nepal.
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Inner Maldives Holidays has been declared Leading Tour Operator in Maldives and Leading Tour Operator in South Asia.
Leading Tour Operator in South India went to Intersight Tours & Travel, Leading Tour Operator in North India went to India City Walks, and Leading Tour Operator in Sri Lanka went to Findmyfare.
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Best Dives Maldives has been declared Leading Activity Watersports Center of Maldives and Leading Activity Watersports Center of South Asia.
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Q Adventures has been declared Leading Adventure Sports Service Provider in Maldives and Leading Adventure Sports Service Provider in South Asia.
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Jumeirah Vittaveli has been declared Leading Wellness and Spa Hotel/Resort in Maldives and Leading Wellness and Spa Hotel/Resort in Maldives in South Asia.
Tashi Namgay Resort won the award for Leading Wellness and Spa Hotel/Resort in Bhutan, and Shangri-la Village Resort in Pokhara won the award for Leading Wellness and Spa Hotel/Resort in Nepal.
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Confluence Banquets & Resorts has been declared Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort in South India and Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort in Maldives went to Paradise Island Resort & Spa, while Leading Meeting and Conference Hotel/Resort in Nepal went to Shangri-la Hotel in Kathmandu.
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Jagatpur Lodge by Annapurna has been declared Leading Adventure Hotel/Resort in Nepal and Leading Adventure Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Leading Adventure Hotel/Resort in South India went to Tea Valley Resort, and Leading Adventure Hotel/Resort in Maldives went to Paradise Island Resort and Spa.
Jagatpur Lodge by Annapurna accepting awards as Leading Adventure Hotel/Resort in Nepal and Leading Adventure Hotel/Resort in South Asia at SATA 2017 on October 28, 2017. (Photo/Digital Studio)
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LUX Maldives has been declared Leading All Inclusive Hotel/Resort in Maldives and Leading All Inclusive Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
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Leading F&B Resort/Hotel in South India goes to The Residency Towers, and Leading F&B Resort/Hotel in Sri Lanka goes to Cinnamon Bey Beruwala.
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Cinnamon Dhonveli has won the award for Leading Surf Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
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Barahi Jungle Lodge has been declared Leading Wildlife Hotel/Resort in Nepal and Leading Wildlife Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Forest Canopy Resort in Thekkady was won the award for Leading Wildlife Hotel/Resort in South India.
Participants of SATA 2017 posing for a picture at the Gala and Award Night on October 28, 2017. (Photo/Digital Studio)
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Taj West End in Bangalore has been declared the Leading Heritage Hotel/Palace in South India and Leading Heritage Hotel/Palace in South Asia.
Hotel Annapurna won the award for Leading Heritage Hotel/Palace in Nepal.
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Hotel Annapurna has been declared Leading Business Hotel in Nepal and Leading Business Hotel in South Asia.
Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) won the award as Leading Business Hotel in Maldives, while Movenpick Hotel Colombo won the award as Leading Business Hotel in Sri Lanka.
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Araamu Spa has been awarded Leading Wellness and Spa Brand in Maldives and Leading Wellness and Spa Brand in South Asia.
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Hulhule Island Hotel (HIH) has won awards as Leading Airport Hotel in Maldives and Leading Airport Hotel in South Asia.
Tashi Namgay Resort has been declared the Leading Airport Hotel in Bhutan.
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Cinnamon Citadel has been awarded Leading Lake Hotel/Resort in Sri Lanka and Leading Lake Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
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Carmelia Haven Plantation Resort and Spa has been awarded Leading Hill Hotel/Resort in South India and Leading Hill Hotel/Resort in South Asia.
Carmelia Haven Plantation Resort and Spa accepting awards for Leading Hill Hotel/Resort in South India and Leading Hill Hotel/Resort in South Asia at SATA 2017 on October 28, 2017. (Photo/Digital Studio)
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Casons Rent A Car has won awards as Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Land) in both Sri Lanka and South Asia.
Princy Travel has been awarded Leading Tourist Transport Provider (Land) in South India.
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Confluence Banquets and Resorts has won awards as South Asia's Leading Meeting and Convention Center and South India's Leading Meeting and Convention Center.
BMIH has won the award as Sri Lanka's Leading Meeting and Convention Center.
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Spice Routes Luxury Cruises and Spice Route Luxury Cruises Saffron has been awarded South Asia's Leading Houseboat and Houseboat Brand.
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The first award will be presented to the Leading Houseboat and Houseboat Brand.
The award will be presented by President of Guesthouse Association of Maldives, Ahmed Karam.
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The night's entertainment began with dance and traditional items by Addu school children, followed by performances by Maldivian musician Rishwan Imon.
A performance at SATA Gala and Award Night at the Equator Village in Addu City on October 28, 2017. (Photo/Digital Studio)
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Over 450 hospitality businesses operating in South Asia have been nominated for awards. Winners will be chosen from each country, and regionally.
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SATA 2017's Award and Gala function was launched by Vice President of SATA (India), Suraj Khan.
Plaques have been handed over to sponsors and partners of SATA by Vice President of SATA, Tuan Saabir Vaffoor.
List of partners and sponsors:
Platinum Partner: Ooredoo Maldives
Gold Partner:The Hawks, Gan International Airport
Official Host: Equator Village, Addu City
Host City: Addu City
Vice President of SATA (India), Suraj Khan at SATA 2017 Gala and Award Night on October 28, 2017.
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